We've had a pretty late year. I still have a few leaves left on the trees. WE haven't had the defining 23 degree or so day yet. I think we've had a lot of freezes in most places, but a hard freeze? Do you think it's time to take scions yet? This is the least defined year I can remember as to when the plants are officially dormant.Thanks,John SPDX OR

Not to get off topic, but it's been a very mild fall and early winter so far, even here in Ohio. There are still leaves on my elderberry, blackberries, and my maypop vines have yet to die back at all. With the warmer weather I've been getting here these past few years, I may be able to start growing some zone 6-7 fruits with gusto.

Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:06 pm

John S

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Re: Dormant yet-Time to take scions?

In late January to early February, some plants start flowering and "bleeding" like kiwis and I think some grapes. There's also just so much other stuff to do that it's nice to get some of your pile done, instead of waitiing too long and getting none of it done. When the perfect time comes, there are always so many other things to do. I start grafting aronia and quince in February, because they start growing. Cornus mas usually starts flowering in February.John SPDX OR

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